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Safe in the knowledge that my child is safe

01 Jan 2014

by Rebecca Dutton

By Kirsty Smallman My boys both love to travel in the car, especially if it’s a long journey as it usually means we are going somewhere exciting, such as camping or visiting a friend. As a mum to a two-year-old and four-year-old, I am always well prepared with a wide variety of toys, snacks, music and games to keep them […]

On the move with Wrekin Removals

01 Jan 2014

by Rebecca Dutton

By Rhea Alton I’m no stranger to moving, in fact in the last three years my husband and I have lived in four houses. We moved from a two-bed terrace to a three-bed house in the country, then packed the home into storage and moved in with family for a few months, unpacked into a three-bed semi in a village […]

Gadgets, gardens and gourmet – Grand Designs Live had it all

01 Jan 2014

by Rebecca Dutton

By Kirsty Smallman Toastie bags, mobile phone holder, hose pipe nozzle, photoframes, gourmet cheese grater, children’s books, stir-fry sauces, handmade chocolates and a gazebo – no not a list from the Generation Game but the contents of the carrier bags I arrived home with from Grand Designs Live at Birmingham’s NEC yesterday. And that didn’t include the endless list of […]

Breastfeeding in public….where to look?

01 Jan 2014

by Rebecca Dutton

By J&PR director Rhea Alton Breastfeeding is in the news again after a mum was asked by a train conductor to feed her child in the toilet. And I can totally understand the mum being upset and her reasons for not wishing to feed her child in the tiny toilet compartment of a moving train. But I also understand the […]

Why learning to Tweet could help your business make new friends

01 Jan 2014

by Rebecca Dutton

Small businesses everywhere use Twitter to connect with existing and new customers. But it’s not just about increasing sales. It’s about fun, support, information sharing and making new friends. It’s a quick and easy way to tell people your news, receive customer feedback, market your product and interact with your customers. And it’s exciting. At J&PR, we know why Twitter […]

Welcoming a new member to the J&PR team

01 Jan 2014

by Rebecca Dutton

It’s not often that the whole J&PR team comes together face to face so we were all very excited about a working lunch organised by our managing director Rhea Alton. But, as Rhea was nine months pregnant, we decided to hijack the event and turn it into a surprise baby shower with her friends at SoFood! Diner, Maple House, Telford. […]

A new year and a new look re-branded company! Welcome to J&PR Ltd.

01 Jan 2014

After unbelievable business growth in 2012, from a new business partner to more employees and clients, we're pleased to introduce you to the brand new J&PR!

Being my own boss… five months on!

01 Jan 2014

by Kirsty Smallman

Nearly five months ago I left full time employment behind for the first time since leaving university. Was I excited? No. I was petrified! Yes in the middle of a recession I gave away a full time salary, company car, mobile, laptop, paid sick leave and 20 days paid holiday a year. Not forgetting my much loved colleagues who had […]

“Hello” from the new partner of Journalism and PR

01 Jan 2014

by Kirsty Smallman

Less than four hours after leaving the world of newspaper journalism and I had written a press release, changed my social media profile names to proudly boast our company name and also started my first blog as the partner of Journalism and PR. No rest for the wicked then! Rhea had ordered me to have the weekend off and start […]

Rhea Alton Shortlisted in National Business Awards Scheme

01 Jan 2014

by Rhea Alton

The shortlist for the prestigious mumandworking 2011 Awards have just been announced – and Rhea Alton is amongst them! The 2011 mumandworking awards are organised by website www.mumandworking.co.uk and reward and recognise the companies and individuals that make flexible working possible. The aim is to show that family-friendly employment not only supports family life but gives real benefits to the […]

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